I have had Muckboots wellies before and was happy with them, hence the reorder. I have had a pair of Hunters Balmoral before and whilst they were warm and comfortable, the lining fell apart after about a year and the outs began to split and the boots were no longer waterproof. I decided to return to Muckboots and whilst I can't yet comment on longevity, they are still warm and comfy. The service from Uttings was great and the boots were delivered very quickly via Hermes courier service.